Author: Corsair

Fuselage, firewall, ribs progress

Tunnel sides riveted to muffler shroud ramp and cover bases riveted to forward bottom skins.

Tunnel sides riveted to muffler shroud ramp and cover bases riveted to forward bottom skins.

Forward center section bulkhead bolted and riveted to tunnel sides. Cover ribs riveted to cover bases and forward bottom skins.

Forward center section bulkhead bolted and riveted to tunnel sides. Cover ribs riveted to cover bases and forward bottom skins.

Fuselage, firewall, skins sealed

Various bits & pieces for upcoming work prepped and ready to go.

The temp finally came up enough to seal the firewall to the forward floor skins. Job done with some associated riveting to follow tomorrow.

The temp finally came up enough to seal the firewall to the forward floor skins. Job done with some associated riveting to follow tomorrow.

Fuselage, firewall, skins assembly

Firewall completely riveted.

Firewall completely riveted.

Muffler shroud ramp riveted to muffler shroud sides.

Muffler shroud sides riveted to forward bottom skins.

Muffler shroud sides riveted to forward bottom skins.

Firewall assembly pre-positioned over muffler shroud & forward bottom skin assembly. A perfect fit!

Firewall assembly pre-positioned over muffler shroud & forward bottom skin assembly. A perfect fit!